This is a design circuit for simple RF probe can be used to determine if the oscillator is working. It will not tell you the frequency (you need a good RF frequency counter for that), but at least you will know if it is oscillating or not. This is the figure of the circuit.
This RF probe is useful for any low level RF work, and simply connects to your multi meter. The voltage shown will not be accurate, since this is a rectifier probe, but the measurements are good enough for you to be able to determine where the RF stops, or if a stage is not giving the gain you think it should. Connect it up to your multi meter, which can be used on any suitable voltage or current range, or you can use a micro-ammeter if you happen to have one lying about. For use with lower frequencies (a few MHz only), C1 can be increased in value, but I would not go above 100 pF. High voltage circuits must be treated with the utmost respect, and a 500V cap is recommended for C1 unless you know that you will never use it on a valve transmitter or receiver circuit.
This RF probe is useful for any low level RF work, and simply connects to your multi meter. The voltage shown will not be accurate, since this is a rectifier probe, but the measurements are good enough for you to be able to determine where the RF stops, or if a stage is not giving the gain you think it should. Connect it up to your multi meter, which can be used on any suitable voltage or current range, or you can use a micro-ammeter if you happen to have one lying about. For use with lower frequencies (a few MHz only), C1 can be increased in value, but I would not go above 100 pF. High voltage circuits must be treated with the utmost respect, and a 500V cap is recommended for C1 unless you know that you will never use it on a valve transmitter or receiver circuit.
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